Manager,Recreation Bookings & Programs Job Edmonton Alberta Canada,Management

Location: St. Albert

Requisition #: 26/06 Job #: J Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Category: Recreation & Parks Positions: 1 Posting Date: January 15, 2026 Closing Date: February 4, 2026 Salary/Wage: - /Year Location: 4 Cunningham Rd
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About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Recreation and Parks department as a Manager, Recreation Bookings and Programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programs and Services, this position will be responsible for the management, direction, and planning of City of St. Albert Recreation Programs Branch, including aquatic, recreation, fitness programming and facility bookings in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the success and long-term viability of City directly delivered recreation and fitness programs to the community in St. Albert recreation facilities and parks.

Ensure that Aquatics programming is responsive to community needs while maximizing the use of available amenities in alignment with facility schedules and service standards.

Oversee recreation facility booking and allocation services by ensuring processes, procedures, and operational protocols are in place to maintain services levels to the community.

Manage a branch of the department comprised of three direct reports and a team of permanent, term, and casual staff.

Leads the development of strategic and business plans for the branch, ensuring alignment with corporate documents and directives.

Develop, recommend, and manage the annual budgets for recreation, fitness, aquatics programming, and facility rentals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education or a related field combined with 5 years of related experience.

Requires strong knowledge of recreation programs and services, with the ability to interpret, develop, and recommend operational and business practices aligned with organizational goals.

Extensive budget development and analysis experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Hours of Work

We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).

Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation

The salary ranges from $112,689 - $135,890 per year, including a comprehensive benefits package with a Flexible Spending Account, pension plan, and accrued paid vacation starting at 4 weeks per year.

Learn more about our benefits here:
Employee Benefit Guide.

Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.

You will receive a Flexible Spending Account limit at the beginning of each calendar year ($400).

Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.

Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed…


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